Carpentersville Woman Launches Project to Buy Audiobook Speakers For Seniors NBC Chicago [Video]

A Chicago-area woman is on a mission to help seniors losing their eyesight fall in love with books again — but in a unique way.

“I work at a front desk at a senior living facility and it’s a community of 55 or older,” said Megan Huibregtse, 29, of Carpentersville. “Some residents have told me they can’t comprehend books anymore. They can’t hold books anymore, they’re losing their eyesight… so I thought I love books and I love the residents… what can I do? and I thought, audiobooks.”

Inspired by other similar projects nationwide, Huibregtse created an online fundraiser. What initially began as a small, monetary goal of $430 has already surpassed more than $700, Huibregtse said.

With the funds raised, Huibregtse was able to purchase 10 speaker kits so far, with plans to donate some of them to the Entertainment Department at the Senior Facility she works in.

“They …